Isabella
I laid on the leather sofa staring up at the patterned ceiling that I'd always hated. It reminded me of my Grandparents house.
My head was still spinning with all that had happened last night. Truthfully I was surprised I had managed to remember most of it. I had also checked out the window once again to see if the car was still there, but it had gone.
As I laid there still lost in my thoughts I looked over to the coffee table as my phone buzzed loudly. Picking up my phone, I squinted at the bright light of the screen and rubbed my eyes profusely. Giving myself a minute to readjust my eyes to the bright light I unlocked my phone and stared at the new message.
Hey Izzy,
Me and my boys are going out tonight to celebrate my new promotion ;) If you and Lou want you're more than welcome to join us. We're going to The Rubare for 11pm. You can find us in the VIP section. Hoping to see you there.
Tom x
I smiled at the message. The feeling of butterflies built up in my stomach at the thought of seeing him again. How did he even get my number?
Tears began to prick at the lining of my eyes as I remembered the old memories I had with him. The countless walks in the park, the pranks we pulled on each other and the first time I felt something different for him. But it was at the same time that I was dating my ex. He would get jealous of our close friendship and threatened me if I ever spoke to him again. He erased any and every existence of Tom from my phone. Photos, messages and his number, gone. I hadn't seen or heard from Tom in 2 years.
These past few days have been unreal. A new confident me, a strange mysterious man and now I hear from Tom after 2 years. I didn't know whether to breakdown or laugh. I
Looking back at the message, I decided not to respond. I wanted to surprise him.
Staring up at the clock in the living room, I saw it was now 11:30am and I had been waiting for Louise to wake up for ages now.
Even though I had left her passed out in the hallway last night, when I came down this morning she had somehow managed to take herself into her bedroom.
Slowly ascending up the stairs, I stumbled into Lou's room and to my surprise Louise was already up and sat at her dresser wiping off last night's makeup.
I noticed her glance at me through the reflection before turning around to look at me.
"You good Izzy? You look like you've seen a ghost" she muttered out while picking at a piece of chocolate cake she had beside her.
We had every intention of ordering pizza last night, but we were too drunk and sleep was more appealing at the time.
"I heard from someone I haven't spoken to in years. And as a result of this surprise message you better drink plenty of water and get some greasy food in your system, we're going out hard tonight".
Louise looked up at me, startled by the words coming out of my mouth.
"Did you, Isabella just tell me that we're going out hard tonight? Normally it's me dragging your lame ass out with me" Louise snickered as she remembered all the times she quite literally dragged me out with her.
I jumped onto her bed, pulled out my phone excitedly and opened up the text message from Tom before showing it to Louise.
She grabbed my phone and I watched eagerly as her eyes scanned over the message.
She turned to face me with her mouth dropped open and eyes wide. I knew exactly what she was thinking.
Before having time to react, Louise launched herself at me and hugged me tightly.
"I can't believe it. He's actually managed to get hold of you. Screw this hangover we are going to have to book some last minute appointments at the salon because we are going out looking hotter than last night".
Before I could tell her anymore, she pushed me up and shoved me into my room telling me to get dressed and be ready in 1 hour.
1 hour later
I grabbed my bag from off my desk and slipped my shoes on.
I hadn't even bothered to put any effort into my appearance seeing as we were only going to the local salon. I opted for an oversized t-shirt and boyfriend jeans before tying my hair up in a messy bun. I plodded downstairs with a cookie that I had bought yesterday stuffed in my mouth and wondered into the lounge where my best friend sat stuffing her face with leftover pasta from last night's dinner.
"Lets go shall we".
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Many hours later
"Ooh this club is banging" Louise shouted over the heavy bass.
This was our first time attending this club. It was quite new having only opened about 3 months ago. Rumours were that a dangerous gangster owned this club, but it was total bullshit. You only read about that sort of thing in stories.
We headed straight to the bar and ordered ourselves a couple of shots to kick start the night off before ordering ourselves a double vodka and coke.
As I took a sip of my favourite drink, I scanned my eyes around the room in hopes of finding the VIP section, but with huge crowds and dimmed down lights finding it proved to be a challenge.
I knocked back the last shot and grabbed Louise's hand dragging her with me to the dance floor.
As the alcohol flowed through my system, I shut my eyes and let the music take control. I let go of all my worries and started sensually shaking my hips to the beat of the song. I ran my hands up my body and eventually into my hair. I felt like a new person.
I danced as if no one was around me, as if I was untouchable, but even though I had let go of all my tiresome thoughts, I still had an unnerving feeling in the pit of my stomach. A feeling as though I was being watched. Like a predator stalking its prey before the chase.
I could feel my phone vibrate in my bag and pulled it out with no thought.
My cheeks felt warm as I realised it was another message from Tom.
Hi I don't know if you came or not, but if you did I'm in the VIP section. Hope to see you.
Tom x
I ran. I wanted to see him. It had been too long. I didn't even tell Louise where I was going or what I was doing. I should have dragged her with me, but she was pretty preoccupied dry humping a random guy on the dance floor.
I searched and searched for the VIP section, but there were just too many damn people and my height didn't help either.
Squeezing myself through the crowds I managed to ask a bouncer where the VIP section was and he kindly pointed to the direction it was in.
Turning around I dashed for the VIP section eager to reunite with my friend. It was quite a maze especially in the dark, but after stumbling into people and stepping on people's toes I finally made it to the entrance of the VIP section. Rushing up the stairs I kept my focus on the floor in hopes that my legs would travel faster, but with the alcohol going to my head I managed to trip up a step and bumped into the 6th person in the last minute.
"Oh my god I'm sorr-"
"Well isn't this a pleasant surprise".
I look up startled as the same voice I had heard the night before echoed into my ear once again.
My eyes met with the same icy blue eyes I'd seen the night before. The man I had already bumped into at the other club.
His eyes held mischief and amusement. Thank god I wasn't carrying a drink this time.
"Lucky this time you weren't carrying a drink. I know you remember me sweetheart. And correct me if I'm wrong, but I do believe you still owe me a drink. Those were your words".
He smirked menacingly at me which had me shivering. He intimidated me.
"Um yes, I remember you. I'm sorry for bumping into you again. I guess it's fate" I chuckled hoping that my awkward sense of humour would ease the sudden tense atmosphere.
He smiled and pointed to a private room with a bar. They must be super expensive to hire out, but he looked incredibly wealthy from the way he dressed and powerful from the way he held himself.
"Come, this is my private room. How about that drink somewhere private so we can get to know each other better. Perhaps talk about your extreme clumsiness".
"I'm not that clumsy" I snapped back defensively.
He edged in closer towards me and leaned down towards my ear.
"Well princess, we've only met twice and each time you've practically collided into me".
I let out an awkward laugh. He had a valid point.
My body instantly tensed as I felt him put his hand on my lower back gently urging me to walk towards to the private room with him, but I pulled away and looked up at him shocked at the audacity of this man.
"Um, if you stick around I'll buy you the drink later. I'm actually here to meet a friend and he's waiting for me" I rambled out whilst staring everywhere expect his eyes.
I quickly glanced up at him only to see his smile drop and anger burning in his eyes.
Cautiously edging past him, I glanced back at him give still frightened by the sudden change of emotion and shuddered as his eyes remained fixated on me.
Tom where are you?
James
I was back at the office finishing off the paper work for the recent weapon delivery. It had been successful and I just wanted to check it over in case we hadn't been paid the exact money as discussed.
I had been sat here all day. Looking at my watch, it dawned on me that it was now 11:45pm.
Shit.
Pulling out my phone, I opened it up and stared at the picture that flashed up. I couldn't help but smile at the beautiful picture of my princess that I had used as my screensaver. She looked stunning. I wondered what she was doing. Was she snuggled up in bed fast asleep? Was she up watching a movie in her pyjamas. I wanted to see her and be with her.
Even though I had kept my distance, for now, it didn't mean that I wasn't keeping an eye on her from afar. I had paid a good deal of money to one of my men to track her every move. I wanted to keep this obsession with this girl subtle until I felt it was the perfect time to take her to be mine.
Frank. Where is she?" I quickly typed a message to Frank as I rubbed at my tired and sore eyes.
Frank was quick to respond and sent me a very short but pleasing answer.
She's in your club, the Rubare with the same girl she was with last night.
Excellent. Time to pay my princess a little visit.
Stepping out into the larger part of the office, I looked around at my closest men who were still working tirelessly and cleared my throat instantly grabbing all of their attention.
"Gentlemen, thank you all for your hard work today. It's been a long one. To celebrate lets go down to the Rubare and get smashed. Drinks are on me".
The men cheered and smirked at one another as they already knew the events that would take place in my club. Strippers, money and alcohol.
We all left the building swiftly getting into our cars and started making our way to the club.
Get our table ready with plenty of drinks and girls at the ready.
I closed my phone after texting Luke the manager of the club and within minutes we pulled up outside the side entrance of the club.
Men immediately took our coats and bags and handed us all a Cuban cigar. Just what I needed. But I needed something else or should I say, someone else.
Whistles erupted as the men sat down in their familiar seats and almost instantly the strippers sat down on their laps. The drinks started flowing and the night had just begun.
Whilst sipping on my Vodka I looked around and noticed there were more people in the VIP section than normal.
I looked to my left and noticed another large group of lads, but they looked younger than us. I could hear they were talking excitedly about something or someone and I could see them passing a phone around obviously looking at a photo. Probably a nude picture.
Standing up from my chair, I walked towards the barrier with my drink still in my hand and gazed out at the large crowds of people dancing. I could see people grinding and some people even fighting. Pathetic.
But suddenly I caught sight of a beauty. My beauty. It was as if time had slowed down. My breath hitched as she sensually shook her hips and manoeuvred her hands over her body as if she was craving someone's touch. It felt as though all the crowds had vanished. It felt as though she was putting on a private dance just for me. Her body was facing me and I was fighting the urge to go down, throw her over my shoulder and take her to my home.
She suddenly stopped and looked around with a frown on her face. I didn't move. I knew she couldn't see me. Yet I knew she could feel my stare. I made her feel as though she was prey and I the predator. She glanced down at her phone before looking around. Was she meeting a friend at the club?
I watched as my princess struggled to squeeze her way through the crowds, but being the little fighter she is she made it through. I stood still drinking my drink and watched as she spoke to the bouncer who pointed to the direction of the VIP section.
I frowned as she once again squeezed her way through the crowd to get to the VIP section. Why would she be coming up here? Aside from me who else would she meet? I watched as she rushed to the stairs of the VIP.
Time for another encounter.
I couldn't help the smirk on my lips as I placed my empty glass down and stared at her flushed cheeks.
Walking to the top of the stairs, I waited for my princess to come up the stairs. I couldn't help but laugh deeply as I watched her rush up the stairs whilst keeping her eyes pinned down at the floor. And once again just like yesterday, she bumped into me.
My clumsy little princess.
"Oh my god I'm sorr-"
"Well isn't this a pleasant surprise".